SUP Mag UK lo-res free to readers July 2014 lo-res - free to read | Page 10

Tips from the top
Top tips for the burgeoning
stand up paddler:
1. Start your SUP journey on
sheltered flat water.
2. Avoid hazardous conditions
such as big surf.
3. Learn to SUP on a big, wide
and stable board.
4. Use an adjustable paddle at
the start if you can.
5. Paddle with others.
6. Be safe – if in doubt, don’t
go out.
7. Get some coaching.
8. Join a SUP club.
9. Research as much about
SUP as you can.
10. Smile – this is fun!

Paddle
Without a paddle, SUP wouldn’t